BRK Recalls First Alert True Fit Safety Gates Due to Choking Hazard
BRK is recalling approximately 18,000 First Alert True Fit Safety Gates because plastic parts can break off into small pieces, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (choking hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
BRK Brands Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 18,000 First Alert® True Fit™ Safety Gates in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall involves model CSSG1 gates manufactured between October 1996 and May 1997. These expandable, pressure-mounted child security gates are made of off-white plastic with a gray handle and fit openings from 28 to 47 inches wide.
The recall is being issued because plastic parts of the gate, including bumpers, hinges, and handle pieces, can break off into small pieces. This creates a potential choking hazard to young children. BRK has received over 200 reports of these parts breaking, but no choking injuries have been reported.
The gates were sold nationwide beginning in October 1996 for about $35 at retailers including Toys R Us, Hills, and other stores. Consumers should stop using these gates immediately and call BRK toll-free at (888) 777-5599 to obtain a free replacement gate. Gates made beginning in June 1997 are not involved in this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- First Alert® True Fit Safety Gates Recalled by BRK
- Manufacturer
- Hills Department Stores
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Related recalls
Same manufacturer · Hills Department Stores
See all →- High
- SevereHills Department Stores Recalls Beacon Hill Wooden Children's Lamps
CPSC · 1995-01-18
Same hazard · choking
See all →- CriticalAvengers Infinity Gauntlet Medals Recalled for Magnet Ingestion Risk
CPSC · 2026-10-08
- SevereABC Trading Recalls Squishy Toys Due to Water Bead Ingestion Risk
CPSC · 2026-10-01
- SevereGBYMIUY Recalls Magnetic Stick Figure Toys Due to Ingestion Hazard
CPSC · 2026-10-01
- High
- HighUnited Sugar Recalls Powdered Sugar Due to Potential Wheat Kernel Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2026-09-30
Similar recalls
- HighBRK Recalls First Alert True Fit Safety Gates Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC · 1998-12-29
- HighSafety 1st Recalls Bouncing Buggy Toys Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC · 1998-06-11
- High
- HighSaks Recalls Boys' Vests Due to Choking Hazard from Elastic Toggles
CPSC · 2001-05-31
- HighSafety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC · 2009-02-04
- High